Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $48,000-52,000 per annum
Coordinator, Junior Play
The purpose of this position is to deliver exemplary customer service to junior-program customers, coordinate junior recreation leagues and initiatives, and provide professional support with various projects as assigned by the Director, Junior Programs & Player Development (DJPPD).
This position will report to the DJPPD.
This position will close on July 7, 2025 unless further extended by the USTA Southern Executive Director.
Essential Job Functions
- Prioritize annual goals, KPIs and priorities as set forth by the DJPPD. Goals, KPIs and/or priorities may be changed, updated and/or modified at any time by the DJPPD and/or Executive Director (ED).
- Provide expert technical services for Serve Tennisand USTA Net Generation Junior Play Tracker App.
- Oversee the Junior Circuit Tournaments and assist State staff as needed.
- Manage the USTA Southern Good Chase Sportsmanship program and assist state staff as needed.
- Coordinate efforts for the Southern Junior Team Tennis (JTT) program and assist state coordinators and district/state staff.
- Manage the tournament schedule, rules, and regulations for the USTA Southern Grand Prix Circuit (10 and under).
- Serve as first contact for Youth Team, RCX and other related leagues.
- Navigate and train coordinators about Team Challenge
- Review and work on Junior Assistance Foundation Grants, JTT Grants and Junior Circuit Grants.
- Serves as State Liaison to the following committees: USTA Southern Junior Play Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned by DJPPD and/or Executive Director.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of program management experience, preferably in the tennis and/or sporting industry (preferred)
- Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point (required)
- Software proficiency in Serve Tennis, TennisLink or similar registration platform (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite & G-Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms), and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom & Google Meet (preferred)
- Safe Play Certified, or ability to be certified within 30 days of employment (required)
Competencies
- Highly motivated self-starter with desire to promote and grow tennis.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new and existing technology platforms.
- Demonstrated aptitude for satisfactorily resolving customer inquiries, questions and issues.
- Validated capability to successfully perform research and analytics to assist department with its commitment to the USTA Southern junior brand.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Working Conditions
- Office Headquarters: Peachtree Corners, GA
- Hours of Work: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM but requires hours outside of the core business hours.
- Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to move around while offsite; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms. The position requires the lifting (of up to 15 pounds) at times. In-office positions currently operate in a hybrid office/home setting which allows flexibility to work from home 1-2 times per week, contingent on supervisor approval. Hybrid schedule is subject to change in the future. Occasionally attends events and may be exposed to outside weather.
- Travel Requirements: The position requires travel including but not limited to tournaments, meetings, workshops and other USTA-related events.
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Workplace Policies and Agreements
- USTA Southern is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, family status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- USTA Southern is an at-will employer and complies with applicable state laws as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- New employees are required to be "fully-vaccinated," as defined per USTA Southern COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Exception: Employees in need of an exemption for a medical or religious belief may complete a "Request for Accommodation" form, to be reviewed by the USTA Southern Human Resources Committee.